Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH)

HEAR HER Concerns

Pregnant now or within the last year? Learn the urgent maternal warning signs and what to do if you experience them. Healthcare professionals: You can help prevent maternal mortality.

Perinatal Website CDC Website

Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

The number of pertussis cases in Alabama increased 300% from 41 cases in 2023 to 123 cases in 2024 (as of October 17). Children diagnosed with pertussis should stay at home for five days during treatment.

Immunization Website For Healthcare Providers

Dr. Harris to Serve as ASTHO President

Congratulations to our very own Dr. Scott Harris on becoming ASTHO's 82nd president! ASTHO is the national nonprofit organization representing the public health agencies of the United States, the U.S. territories and freely associated states, and Washington, D.C., as well as the more than 100,000 public health professionals.

News Release About ASTHO

Ask Your Doctor

The Alabama Department of Public Health, the Alabama Hospital Association, and the Medical Association of the State of Alabama are encouraging Alabamians to ask their doctor about the flu shot and other vaccines as part of a statewide campaign.

Ask Your Doctor News Release

ADPH Ranked 3rd Best-In-State Employer

ADPH is honored to be included on Forbes and Statista's list of America’s Best-In-State Employers 2024, especially because employee feedback was an important factor.

News Release Careers at ADPH

Joseph Marchant Named 2024 Community Star

The Alabama Office of Primary Care & Rural Health congratulates Joseph Marchant, CEO/President of Bibb Medical Center, on being named a NOSORH 2024 Community Star! On National Rural Health Day (11/21), we celebrated the contributions of individuals like Joseph, who work to improve rural health and well-being.

News Release OPCRH Website

Town Halls and Substance Misuse Summit

ADPH and COACH (Center for Opioid Research, Education, and Outreach) are hosting town hall meetings and summits across the state, focusing on the state's Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) and broader drug concerns.

PDMP Conference Info

Vital Records Announcement

Effective October 1, 2024, the Center for Health Statistics at 201 Monroe Street in Montgomery will no longer accept in-person requests for regular certified copies of Alabama vital records. Requests may be made in person at any Alabama county health department.

News Release More Information

Programs

The Alabama Department of Health works to promote, protect and improve your health. Below are just a few of our programs, all of which provide some of the most requested and important services we provide to you. Learn more about our mission, vision and core values. Find other programs and services.

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